2024 Christmas Pageant

Roles

Kids from 3K-8th grade are encouraged to participate as actors. High school youth and parents are welcome to volunteer as helpers. The full script is available here. Here are the available roles:

Non-Memorized Reading Parts

  • Narrator

  • Bible Reader 1 (Isaiah)

  • Bible Reader 2 (Elizabeth)

  • Bible Reader 3 (Relative)

  • Bible Reader 4 (Shepherd)

  • Bible Reader 5 (Wise Man)

  • Joseph

Memorized Speaking Parts

  • Angel Gabriel - 5 lines

  • Mary - 2 lines

  • Wise Man 1 - 1 line

  • Wise Man 2 - 1 line

  • Wise Man 3 - 1 line

  • Head Shepherd - 1 line

  • Angels (multiple) - 1 line (together as a group)

Non-Speaking Parts

  • Kid Shepherds (multiple)

  • Youth Shepherds (multiple)

  • Sheep (multiple)

Adult/Youth Volunteer Role

  • Microphone Holder

  • Heavy Lifter 1 & 2 (to clear risers after the pageant before communion)

  • Angel Watcher

  • Sheep/Shepherd Watcher

  • Wise Men Watcher

  • Piano Accompanist for "Away in a Manger"

  • Help as Needed

Casting for the annual Christmas Eve pageant is now open!

Stepping into the gigantic shoes of our beloved former director, Chris Binder, is this year's director, Rob Bardunias.

Rehearsal Schedule

If your family would like to be a part of the pageant please commit to attending at least three of the rehearsals, held after the 9:30 AM service on December 8, 15, and 22, with a Christmas Eve dress rehearsal around 3:30 and a performance immediately afterwards. If your family needs to miss a rehearsal, arrive late to a rehearsal, or pull out of the pageant, please make sure to let Rob or Bailey know!

 

Casting and Registration

All children who sign up to participate will get a part. We hope to cast all children in their preferred roles; however, the director will make all final casting decisions.

We often ignore traditional gendered portrayals (for example, we've had Wise Women, a female Angel Gabriel, and boy angels in sparkly halos!), so kids are welcome to sign up for whatever part speaks to them!

The deadline to sign-up is Sunday, December 1. To participate in the pageant, email Bailey and include the following information:

  • Participant's name

  • Their top three acting roles (e.g., Mary - 1, Gabriel - 2, Wise Man 1 - 3) or their preferred volunteer role(s)